Carl Lee Powell Jr.

Carl Lee Powell Jr. (C Rope)was born on April 6, 1958, to the late Carl Lee Powell Sr. and Dorothy Hampton Powell Virgil.

Carl graduated from Hazlehurst High School in 1977. He attended Jackson State University and played football as a Wide Receiver. He drafted by the Washington Redskins on 04/27/1982. He also played for Pro Football Ottawa Rough Riders for 3 years. Carl worked as a police officer and a firefighter for the city of Hazlehurst. He worked as Narcotic Agent for the Mississippi Bureau of Narcotics. He was sports referee for schools. He worked several other jobs. He was last employed at Mercy House as the Kitchen Director.

Carl loved playing football, baseball, softball, and basketball. He enjoyed spending time with his family and friends. He often expressed his love, for Jesus Christ.

Carl was processed in death by his parents: Carl Lee Powell, Sr. and Dorothy Hampton Powell Virgil, Stepfather: Sonny Vigil, grandmother, Roberta  Beacham, Step Grandfather: Fred Beacham, one sister: Carlette Powell Card, one brother, Willie Earl Hampton and one aunt Nancy Harris. Carl had two previous wives: Felicia Powell Johnson and Laverne Anderson Powell(Deceased).

Carl Lee Powell Jr., leaves to cherish his memories: wife, Marilyn; 1 daughter; Courtney Powell, one granddaughter, Kennedi Mannery; one brother Gary Powell, one niece; Arria Knight, one step-brother, Lawrence(Chante)Pillars, three step-daughters; Sharial Anderson, Kamika Anderson and Kia Montgomery. two stepsons: Christopher Carroll and Damoyn(Meon) Carroll. A host of step grandchildren, nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.